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Message apparatus

a technology of message apparatus and muscle, which is applied in the field of simple new type of skin and muscle stimulation apparatus, can solve the problems of little in the prior art that addresses the induction of combined stress, inherently less stable than, and does not provide a durable, stable and reliable mechanical system capable of operating, so as to eliminate the need for expensive treatments and ensure the effect of long-term us

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-09-27
SEBASTIAN COURTNEY +1
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[0010] The object of the present invention is to overcome, at least in part, the above-mentioned shortcomings, in a manner to permit the roller means and suction means to be united in the same apparatus in a simplified, yet highly effective manner, made with durability and maintenance-free materials. The most advantageous aspect of the current invention, compared to all others before, is the intention of its home use; that is to say the massage apparatus is designed and intended to be attached to any standard vacuum hose that is attached to and powered by any standard, 12 amp household vacuum. The user simply does so, turns the vacuum on and applies the massage apparatus, the Massage apparatus, against the areas of the skin desired to be treated, in a back and forth motion, rolling, pushing and pulling it, as the suction source, any standard, 12 amp household vacuum, draws the skin up into the chamber, in a palpate-roll manner. The user would perform these actions to the areas of the skin to be treated to improve the appearance of said user's cellulite. The suction from the standard, 12 amp household vacuum serves to form a fold of skin pressing, palpating and rolling the affected areas. The “palpate-roll” type of massage has a defibrating effect: the pressure followed by the pulling applied to the skin tissue has its effect to stimulate the elastin fibers and improve circulation. The two effects, associated with decongestion of the tissues, allow the skin to return to its good tone. The defibrating improves the trophicity of the tissues and acts on their restructuring. Progressive placing under tension of the tissues at the level of the rolled skin fold accelerates the phenomenon of tissue softening. The releasing of the fibers of the vertical walls limits the stresses responsible for the “orange peel” appearance of cellulite. Moreover, hypervascularization provokes a blood mobilization in the capillaries improving the trophicity and the cellular nutrition in depth and at a distance. The suction drainage improves the trophicity and simultaneously softens the tissues leading to a better sliding of the skin tissue layers. It permits liquids (interstitial liquids, water, blood, lymph) to better transport the nutrient supply and to better evacuate toxins. The tissue spaces are better drained. Finally, the light traction exerted on the tissues permits the opening of the lymphatic walls and facilitates the mobilization of the lymph.
[0011] The skin and muscle stimulating apparatus, the Massage apparatus, consists of a treatment head connected to a standard vacuum hose that is connected and powered by a standard, 12 amp household vacuum, said treatment head comprising a box that can be operated manually with ease, said box comprising an internal chamber open at the base thereof, which chamber is sealed when the apparatus is applied to the user to be treated, said chamber being defined by four fixed side walls and two transverse surfaces arranged facing one another between said side walls, both of the transverse surfaces comprising a periphery of a roller driven positively in rotation, the standard, 12 amp household vacuum opening into said chamber and serving to create suction when the apparatus is applied against the body of the user, by the user, which suction serves to exert, on the selected portion of the human body, an action of pressure, tissue displacement, friction, undulation, and any combination thereof to improve the unsightly appearance of cellulite on the treated areas.
[0012] It is accordingly an object of the invention to provide an improved, yet simplified, device having improved efficiency when used in the treatment of cellulitis, cutaneous and other dermatologic zones of the human body.
[0015] It is still a further object to provide a massage device which is durable during long term use within a negative pressure environment.
[0016] It is still a further object of the invention to provide a means of the above type available for home use to any consumer, thereby providing convenience, accessibility, and privacy to the user.
[0017] It is still a further object of the invention to provide a device of the above type to the general public for home use at an affordable price thereby making this type of massage therapy available to all, and thereby eliminating the need for expensive treatments provided by practitioners, and further eliminating the need and inconvenience of office appointments to provide aforementioned treatments.

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However, little in the prior art addresses the induction of combined stresses in what is known as the art of endermology as a “rolling palpation” which has particular application in the treatment of coetaneous, cellulitis and other dermatologic conditions.
However, such references teach devices which, while functional in theory, do not provide a durable, stable and reliable mechanical system capable of operating without malfunctioning over an extended period of time.
Because Guitay is reliant upon the use of springs, it is inherently less stable than a far simpler device and cannot provide defined, constant and reliable tissue displacement during operation thereof.
Understandably, the coordination and integration of the effects of the suction with the balancing of spring constants has made for a formidable engineering problem and, as above noted, one which has resulted in problems of maintenance and durability.
Another issue is ease of use and expense.
The prior art has not been readily available at reasonable fees to the general public.
The cost alone is a deterring factor to many people.
The necessity of appointments, scheduling conflicts and time constraints also make the prior art inaccessible to many in the general public.

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[0023] Referring to FIG. 1, the Massage apparatus, a massager in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the present invention. Massager comprises a housing FIG. 1 formed generally as two portions, a base portion 10, handle portion 11 and roller portion FIG. 3. The handle portion 12 of FIG. 1 includes one handle that is also the end attachment for suction opening whereby the standard vacuum hose on any standard, 12 amp household vacuum attaches, making it ready for use by the user.

[0024] Parallel rollers FIG. 3 attach individually to base housing mounts 14, 15, 16, and 17 in connection with roller mounting holes 19, 20 of FIG. 3. Surface of rollers 18, 21 are specifically gapped 0.75 of an inch 25, which allows skin surface and muscle tissue to be pulled between rollers and up base shaft 13. Each roller is spaced 0.0325 inch, from base housing 23, 24. Base mounts for rollers 14, 15, 16, and 17 of FIG. 2 are specifically located on base housing 10, which allows roller surfaces 1...

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Abstract

The Invention relates to a massaging and skin suction apparatus for smoothing the skins surface caused by fat irregularities associated with cellulite fat tissues; comprising of two, stationary and distinct positioning rollers which provide massaging, while suction from a 12 Amp vacuum cleaner pulls skin between rollers; providing a push, pull and squeeze technique. This technique is allows the use of one person to perform the function of massaging.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application claims priority from Provisional Patent Application No. 60 / 783,845.TECHNICAL FIELD [0002] The present invention relates to a simple new type of skin and muscle stimulation apparatus, the Massage apparatus, that can be used with ease by human beings, using one hand to operate, in the privacy of their own homes with any standard 12 amp vacuum connected to any standard vacuum hose, and more particularly to the massage apparatus, the Massage apparatus, in which an action of pushing, pulling and sucking of the skin tissue is performed on the subject, by the subject, for smoothing the skin and fat irregularities and to improve the appearance of the skin contour irregularities associated with cellulite and any skin irregularities associated with any liposuction procedure including suction assisted lipectomy, ultrasonic assisted lipectomy, and direct lipectomy; improving the contour irregularities associated with any liposuctio...

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IPC IPC(8): A61H7/00
CPCA61H7/00A61H2015/0014A61H9/005A61H7/008
Inventor SEBASTIAN, COURTNEYSEBASTIAN, MARK
Owner SEBASTIAN COURTNEY
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